.October 3, 2024

 

 

Port Houston progresses on key Project 11 milestones

Key segments are on target to be completed by November, including the channel expansion through much of Galveston Bay, allowing larger vessels to access Bayport Container Terminal. Read More

How to unlock big gains with small capital projects

In today's fast-changing industrial environment, continuous improvement and adaptation are crucial for maintaining competitiveness and regulatory compliance. Small capital projects are targeted investments that allow facilities to stay ahead of the curve without incurring the extensive costs and prolonged timelines associated with large-scale capital initiatives. Read More

 

Chevron-Hess merger clears FTC antitrust review

To facilitate completion of the merger, Hess and Chevron have agreed that Hess CEO John Hess will not be appointed to the Chevron Board of Directors. Instead, Mr. Hess will serve as an advisor to Chevron on government relations and social investments in Guyana as well as on support for the Salk Institute’s Harnessing Plants Initiative. Read More

Data center owners turn to nuclear as potential electricity source

Although historically costly to build, nuclear power plants typically generate power at relatively low operating costs, with a single reactor generally having a capacity of 800 MW or more. Read More

Air Products sells LNG process technology and equipment business to Honeywell for $1.81B

The divestiture of the LNG process technology and equipment business is strategic, reflecting Air Products' firm focus on its two-pillar growth strategy to profitably grow its core industrial gases and related equipment businesses, and to deliver clean hydrogen at scale. Read More

ADNOC to buy Covestro for $16B

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC has struck a deal to buy German chemicals maker Covestro for $16.3 billion, including debt, in the energy giant's biggest ever acquisition. The deal is one of the largest foreign takeovers by a Gulf state as countries in the region seek to reduce their dependence on oil amid the global switch to cleaner energy. Read More

 
 

TenForce Houston Power Mixer

Join the TenForce Power Mixer at TopGolf in Webster, TX, on October 24th to swap EHS strategies with April Hanes from Chevron Philips, network with industry peers and have fun perfecting your golf swing. Register

Valuable Resources

  • BIC Podcast: BIC Weekly Industry Report

  • BIC Webinar: Avoiding pitfalls in the construction of blast-resistant and other specialized buildings
  • BIC Video: ERCOT CEO discusses Texas energy growth and challenges
  • Featured Content: What is multi-hazard? And what is a multi-hazard building?
 

Upcoming Industry Events

  • The SAIA Annual Convention & Exposition - September 30-October 4, Denver, CO
  • 2024 API Storage Tank Conference & Expo - October 7-10, Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 2024 AFPM Summit - October 15-17, New Orleans, LA

  • SWICA Golf Tournament - October 17, Kingwood, TX
 

Top Jobs of the Week

  • Systems Engineer - TurboMachinery/Pressure Vessels - Houston, TX
  • Sales Manager - Pumps - Houston, TX
  • Business Development Manager - Houston, TX
  • Branch Manager - Baltimore, MD
 

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